When man was created, he was placed in a garden. That garden was perfect in every way, and only one tree was off-limits. Adam and Eve were asked to submit their wills to their Creator by not eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. All was well until their desires were awakened. Then, for the first … Read More
When we feel we arenāt loved, particularly by those closest to us, we are susceptible to self-pity. Perhaps others may have treated you harshly, spoken unkindly, or judged you unfairly. Itās easy to feel unloved in these situations. When it comes to defining love, our culture clearly puts the emphasis on what we feel. Statements like: I feel like Iām … Read More
In self-pity we take our eyes off of God and focus them on ourselvesāour circumstances, our difficulties, our weaknesses. It shouldnāt surprise us, therefore, that we arenāt making decisions with the glory of God in view. The final week of Jesusā life is instructive. Ultimately it would be his commitment to the glory of God that guided his thoughts away … Read More
Jonah winced under the noonday heat…As if to accentuate the silence of heaven, the only movement in the noon sky was a vulture rising effortlessly higher. Jonah shook his head in disgust and slumped down against a rock. His chin hit his chest, and he dozed. When he awoke, he noticed the beginnings of small plant behind him. A few … Read More
